Sierra Searcy
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Sierra Searcy is from the ‘Motor-City’ also known as Detroit, Michigan and is a true Midwest girl. She is a Spartan, GO GREEN, with a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. She studied Journalism with a concentration in broadcast and African and African American Studies. Sierra is also a very proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
She joined the WNEM-TV 5 team in February of 2023, as a morning co-anchor for WNEM Wake Up and WNEM-TV 5 at 9. Before making her way to mid-Michigan, she was a morning anchor in the Quad Cities and a midday news anchor in northern Michigan.
In her spare time Sierra enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, collecting vinyl records, going to concerts and listening to all sorts of music.
Sierra loves meeting new people and mostly does so through volunteer work. She says, “I love getting to know people in the community and telling their stories. The stories that need to be told. Whether it is through volunteering or going to events, community involvement is very important.”
Sierra is always looking to interact and talk to viewers so if you see her out and about be sure to say hello.
To reach Sierra you can email her at sierra.searcy@wnem.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter @SierraSearcyTV.
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For nearly 60 years, Bayne’s Apple Valley has been a major part of local families’ fall celebrations. The tradition of pressing cider, donuts, caramel apples and more continues with the Coughlin Family, who’ve owned Bayne’s for six years now.
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We made it to Friday, finally! Happy morning to you. If you are getting ready to head out soon before the weekend, here are five stories to know.
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Please welcome TV5′s newest addition to the Wake-Up team, Lauren Piesko. She sat down with the Wake-Up team on Thursday, Sept. 21 for her official welcome.
Happy Thursday! We are one day closer to a beautiful weekend. If you are on your work or school grind, here are five stories to know before you start the day.
Happy Wednesday! It’s the middle of the week, hope it is treating you well so far. We have five stories to know before your day starts.
If you’re getting ready for the day ahead, here are five stories to know.
Happy Monday! Hope the weekend was kind to you. Before you get your day started, here are five stories we put together you should know.
If you are getting ready for the day and weekend ahead, here are some stories you should know.
Good Thursday morning, Mid-Michigan! Hope the week has been kind to you so far. We have compiled a list of our biggest stories for the day.
Happy Wednesday! If you are getting your day started, check out these five stories to know before it begins!
As you get ready for the day, check out these five stories to know for the day.
If you checked out over the weekend, here are a few stories we compiled to get you up to speed.
Happy Thursday morning, Mid-Michigan! We hope you have a wonderful morning ahead. To get your day started, we have a list of stories to know.
Good morning and happy Wednesday! We are kicking the day off with this compiled list of top stories to know.
Happy Tuesday! Hope you all are well-rested from the holiday weekend and are eager to get back to work or school.
Happy Monday and Labor Day, Mid-Michigan! We hope you are spending this Monday away from work or school. Either way, we’ve compiled a list of things to know today!
Good morning and happy Friday! If you are starting your holiday weekend plans early, WNEMTV5 Wake-Up compiled five things you need to know before you begin.
Good Thursday morning, Mid-Michigan! Here’s a list of compiled stories you need to know before you start your day.
We made it to mid-week, which means we are closer to the weekend. As you settle in to new school routines or are headed to work early, here are five things you need to know.
Back to school holds steady this morning with a handful of districts returning today. Our TV5 First Alert weather team is tracking rain for today as well, grab the umbrella! Now that’s out of the way, here are five things you need to know.
More school districts are headed back and before your day starts, here are five things you need to know!
We made it to the middle of the week, which means we are almost to the weekend! Several school districts welcome students back to the classroom today.
One Tuscola County school district heads back to school today! Happy first day to everyone returning to Akron-Fairgrove Schools in Akron.
We are wet and damp to start our Tuesday but that’s not going to slow us down from giving you the five things you need to know today.
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Vassar Public Schools students are headed back to class on Monday, Aug. 14, and the school’s superintendent is more than ready.
Happy Monday! It’s your chance to start the day on a new note.
Before you head out for work or to drop the kids off at school or daycare, here are five things you need to know.
Good morning Mid-Michigan and happy Thursday to you! One day closer to the weekend.
Happy hump day, we are halfway through the work week! We’re kicking off back to school coverage this morning. Be sure to share your special back-to-school moments with us! Submit photos and videos by going to the photo's videos section. Your pictures could end up on TV-5 Wake-Up!
Happy Tuesday morning to you! We’re previewing the primary election in Michigan today. Polls open at 7 a.m.
Happy Monday! We have a brand new week ahead of us and plenty to look forward to! If you missed TV5 Wake-Up, here are five things to know for the day!
Happy Friday! There are a lot of weekend events to consider and enjoy but before you begin to plan, here are five things you need to know today.
Happy Thursday morning mid-Michigan! Here are 5 things you need to know before starting your day.
Happy Wednesday morning, we are half-way through the week Mid-Michigan! Here are 5 things you need to know before starting your day.
Happy Tuesday morning, and welcome to a new month Mid-Michigan! Here are 5 things you need to know before your day begins.
Happy Monday morning to you, Mid-Michigan! We hope the weekend was good to you and that you are ready to take on a new day! Here are 5 things you need to know before your day begins.
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Munger Potato Festival, hosted by The Munger Volunteer Firemen Corp, is where potatoes go to party! You can party, too, by attending the festival this weekend! On Friday, July 28, festival gates open at 2 p.m.
It’s Friday, July 28, and the weekend is almost here! Before you start your day, check out our list of five things you need to know.
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This school year, students in the Kingston Community School District will have new rides.
It’s Thursday, July 27, which means one day closer to the weekend! Before you begin your day, check out our list of five things you need to know.
Happy Wednesday to those who are waking up early with WNEMTV5 Wake-Up! Here are our “5 things you need to know.”
Before you head out the door to start your day, check out WNEMTV5 Wake-Up’s “5 things you need to know.”
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A one-of-a-kind procedure can possibly help those living with cancer. McLaren Proton Therapy Center is one of only two sites in the state offering this treatment option.
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More substitute teachers are in front of students, classroom sizes are bigger, and educators are feeling burnt out. These are just a few outcomes of what’s happening in districts nationally and locally in mid-Michigan.
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You can find the bungee class and much more at Edge Fitness and Training Headquarters in Sanford. The facility said it’s the only place in the Tri-Cities that offers this new type of workout.
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